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    The Concept Attainment Model is a teaching method that helps students understand concepts and improve critical thinking. It involves the teacher presenting examples and non-examples of a concept until students can identify the concept. The teacher introduces the concept through examples and non-examples, allowing students to form hypotheses. Students then test their hypotheses against additional examples and non-examples, refining their understanding until they can define the concept. This process emphasizes inductive reasoning and helps enhance students' thinking and understanding.

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    The Concept Attainment Model is a teaching method that helps students understand concepts and improve critical thinking. It involves the teacher presenting examples and non-examples of a concept until students can identify the concept. The teacher introduces the concept through examples and non-examples, allowing students to form hypotheses. Students then test their hypotheses against additional examples and non-examples, refining their understanding until they can define the concept. This process emphasizes inductive reasoning and helps enhance students' thinking and understanding.

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    Riley

    Jennings
    2-2-16
    The Concept Attainment Model
    EDC 311
    Is about


    Teachers helping students improve an understanding of concepts, as well as critical thinking
    skills, by providing examples and non-examples

    of the concept until students can identify what the concept is.

    Theory and Plan


    Implementing

    Theory

    Introduction: Carefully explain


    the example and Non-example
    process
    Examples and Hypothesizing:
    Present an example and a
    non-example and allow
    students to hypothesize about
    what
    the concept might be
    The Analysis Cycle: Present
    multiple examples & non-
    example one at a time;
    students test validity of
    hypotheses based on new info;
    students articulate their
    reasoning to enhance thinking
    skills & help peers understand.
    Closure and Application:
    Students state the concept &
    apply it to new examples the
    teacher provides; relate
    concept to related concepts
    (concept maps)

    Assessment and
    Motivation

    Assessment
    Four Ways to Test Concept
    Understanding
    Define the Concept: mostly measures
    information recall
    Identify Concepts Characteristics:
    mostly
    measures information recall
    Relate Concept to Other Concepts:
    helps
    students understand relationships
    among similar concepts
    Identify/Supply New Examples of
    Concept:
    provides the b est evidence that
    students
    understand the concept
    Motivation
    Puzzle-Like Structure: The structure of
    this model p romotes curiosity
    and eagerness to participate
    Student Group work: Students can b e
    grouped together to increase student
    involvement and learning motivation
    Metacognition and Self-Regulation:
    This model increases student
    metacognition and self-regulation b y
    encouraging students to think critically
    and test their ideas

    Modifications

    Adapting for Young Children


    Use concrete examples, as well
    as simple, familiar concepts.
    Adapting t o Members of
    Cultural Minorities Welcoming
    climate; work in groups; use h igh
    quality examples.
    Concept Attainment II
    Instead of presenting examples
    one a t a time,
    present a ll examples at once to
    increase h ypotheses testing
    skills. Use list of
    examples/non-examples to fit
    the hypothesis
    you chose.
    Concept Attainment III
    Start with 2 examples. Eliminate
    examples
    earlier. Students formulate their
    own examples to test
    hypotheses. Keep checking
    hypothesis along the way.
    Using Computer Programs
    Students presented with a
    hypothesis, which they accept or
    reject & give a reason why. Then
    the program provides feedback.

    Based on the work of Jerome


    Bruner.
    Rooted in cognitive psychology.
    Built on the foundation of
    inductive reasoning.
    Planning
    Identify Topic: Choose a concept
    that students have some
    experience with.
    Specify Learning Objectives:
    Synthesis level objectives are
    best. Students must have
    background knowledge. Establish
    clear objectives; examples should
    help achieve objectives
    Select Examples and Non-
    examples: Examples must clarify
    the characteristics of the
    concept. Non-examples clear up
    misunderstandings about closely
    related concepts. Sequence
    examples and non-examples so
    that students are challenged
    and must test their hypotheses
    throughout the

    lesson

    So What??
    This model emphasizes critical thinking and practice with the scientific method. Students are able to articulate their ideas, reach a
    deeper understanding of a concept, and also have fun with the puzzle-like structure of a Concept Attainment lesson.

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